Nanton, Alta - April, 28, 2022 - A black bear mother and two second-year cubs lounge by some trees west of Nanton. Mike Sturk photo.

Longview, Alta - May, 26, 2022 - Tanis Cross lines up a calf to rope. Friends and family of Cal and Wanda Longson gathered at a branding where more than 200 calves were branded May 25. Mike Sturk photo.

Longview, Alta - May, 26, 2022 - Tanis Cross lines up a calf to rope. Friends and family of Cal and Wanda Longson gathered at a branding where more than 200 calves were branded May 25. Mike Sturk photo.